1. “Foundational Supra-Cultural Biblical Principles”

2. Foundational Biblical Principles
The fundamental,
empowering,
enduring,
supra-cultural,
essential,
Biblical truths
that serve as the foundation for the building of a healthy Christian life, Ministry or church Community.
God’s Kingdom will grow automatically as these principles are lived out in their life.
Methods are many; God’s Principles are few. Methods may change, but God’s Principles never do!

3. Mark 4:26-28 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like
Mark 4:26-28 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head.

4. Foundational Biblical Principles
Empowering Servant Leadership
Every member ministry
Prayerful Passionate Spirituality
Flexible functional structures
Inspiring worship services
Wholistic Community GROUPS
Relational Christ-centred evangelism
Loving Embracing relationships

5. Build Your Personal, Ministry, or Church’s Vision and Mission on the Key Principles
Why is this important?
1. It Builds Morale
"Let there be real harmony so there won't be any splits in the church...Be of one mind, united in thought and purpose." 1 Corinthians 1:10 (LB)
Where there is no vision, the people perish." Proverbs 29:18

6. 2. It Reduces Frustration
"God gives perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and trust in you." Isaiah 26:3 (GN)
"...standing firm with one common purpose..." Philippians 1:27 (GN)
"....the life of a man of divided loyalty will reveal instability at every turn." James 1:8 (Ph)

7. 3. It Allows Concentration
(Paul) "I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing, forgetting what is behind and looking forward to what lies ahead." Philippians 3:13 (LB)
Efficiency: "doing things right"
Effectiveness: "doing the right things!

8. 4. It Attracts Co-operation
"You have helped me in the work of the gospel...." Philippians 1:15 (GN)
"If your goals are good, you will be respected." Proverbs 11:27 (GN)
5. It Assists Evaluation
"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves." 2 Corinthians 13:5

9. Applying Your Principles
It's not enough to just define and communicate your Principles. The key to application is BALANCE!
Without an intentional plan to balance the Biblical principles, you will tend to overemphasise one ahead of the others… Personally, Ministry and Church.

10. TRADITIONAL CHURCH PARADIGMS
Many Churches tend to focus on only one Biblical principle
Church
Paradigm
Primary Focus
Pastors Role
Peoples Role
Primary Target
Key Term
Central Value
Tools Used
Worship Style
Source of Legitimacy
Soul
Winning
Evangelism
Evangelist
Bringers
The Community To
Save
Decisions For Christ
Visitation/ Altar Calls
Traditional & Evangelistic
Number
Baptised
Encounter
God
Worship
Performer
Audience
The
Crowd
Feel
Personal
Expe-rience
Stage &
Music
Charismatic
Pentecostal
"The
Spirit"
Family &
Community
Fellow’ ship
Chaplain
Family
The Congreg-ation
To Belong
Loyalty & Tradition
Fellowship & Buffet
Historical & Covenantal
Our
Heritage
Wholistic Groups
& Cells
Teaching
Instructor
Student
The Committed
Know
Bible Know-ledge
Notebooks /Overhead
Pedago-gical Inform-ational
Social & Relational
Ministry
Reformer
Activist
Core
Care
Justice & Mercy
Petitions & Placards
Liturgical
& Formal
Number of Needs Met
Leader
Led
Leader’s Vision
Authorit-
arian
Follower
Cosmos
Follow
Loyalty &
Trust
Dependant
Great
Variety
Where are we going?
Spiritual
Discovery
Spiritual-ity
Director
Partici-pate
Called
Sense
Mysticism
& Journey
Meditation& Silence
Reflective
Partici-pation
Spiritual Journey
Formal
Structured
Traditions Structures
Priest
Attender’s
Consti-tuents
Comply
Maintain & Adhere to
Icons &
Traditions
Liturgical &
Traditional
Stabilty & Status Quo

11. Foundational Principle Driven Church Philosophy Insures Health and
leads to a Christ Centred Community
Paradigm
Primary Focus
Pastors Role
Peoples Role
Primary Target
Key
Term
Central Value
Tools
Used
Worship Style
Source of Legitimacy
Principle
Driven
Balance
Of All 8
Shepherd
Equipper
Empowerer Releaser
Ministers
All
Eight
To Be
&
To Do
Shared
Christlike
Lives A
Life Development Process
Inspiring Blended Seeker Sensitive
Changed Lives